72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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MURDER AT THE VANITIES / Murder at the Vanities

Mitchel Leisen
USA
Synopsis

Stage manager Jack Ellry keeps the show going when a musical comedy opening night turns into a double murder scene. Called in to investigate the case, police sergeant Bill Murdock grills each and every one of the actors in turn, including the stars of the show, until he successfully collars the culprit after the final curtain. 

Director
Mitchel Leisen
Screenplay
Carey Wilson, Joseph Gollomb, Sam Hellman
Plot
Earl Carroll, Rufus King
Photography
Leo Tover
Music
Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger
Cast
Carl Brisson, (Eric Lander), Victor McLaglen (Bill Murdock), Jack Oakie (Jack Ellery), Kitty Carlisle (Ann Ware)
Running Time
89 m.
Country
USA
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